Unlike the Philly Inquirer, our office does think that celebrating our Nation’s independence is a worthy thing — not just this year, but every year.

And how’d we celebrate today? Our company served up a huge hot dog lunch (with chili, cheese, onions, and relish — sadly, and to my great complaining, no sauerkraut) and lots of apple pie, peach pie, and vanilla ice cream.

Thank goodness I work for a company full of Veterans (42% of our company is prior service — including some reservist and national guardsman who are still serving) — people who do believe in honoring our nation and its fine traditions.

Now if you’ll excuse me…I’m going to slip off into a food coma at my desk.